UC Irvine
Nurse Navigator - Laguna Hills Oncology - FT Days
UC Irvine, Laguna Woods, California, United States, 92637
Position Summary
The incumbent functions independently providing direct and indirect patient care based on the nursing process for patients in the clinic. The RN is accountable for the quality of nursing practice and functions as the primary contact for oncology patients. The role includes providing education to patients and families regarding cancer care, diagnostic procedures, medication/chemotherapy, and complex aspects of the care plan. The RN incorporates psycho-motor and age appropriate cognitive skills, ensuring the continuum of care process is complete, including pre-procedure, chemotherapy protocols, hospitalization, anticipated discharge needs, and follow‑up in physician offices. The RN supports faculty in the clinic for every patient care session, provides nursing services as needed, and assists with other activities to help grow the practice.
Required Qualifications
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Minimum 6 months experience as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient oncology setting OR 1 year clinical experience and recent completion of a cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within the previous year.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agents.
Current CA RN license.
Basic Life Support certification required.
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Preferred Qualifications
Oncology/Hematologic malignancies patient population knowledge.
Oncology nurse certification.
Knowledge of complications associated with hematologic oncology conditions.
Demonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post‑transplant patient.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Conditions of Employment Applicants must comply with all state and federal conditions of employment, including a background check, live scan, verification of legal right to work in the United States, and completion of required immunizations and safety training. The University of California requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial misconduct decisions within the past seven years. Special considerations include Child Abuse and Neglect reporting, E‑Verify, and pre‑placement health evaluation.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
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Required Qualifications
Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties.
Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job.
Minimum 6 months experience as an RN in an inpatient or outpatient oncology setting OR 1 year clinical experience and recent completion of a cancer basics class from Oncology Nursing Society within the previous year.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Demonstrated practice with and knowledge of chemotherapy agents.
Current CA RN license.
Basic Life Support certification required.
All external candidates must have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload.
Preferred Qualifications
Oncology/Hematologic malignancies patient population knowledge.
Oncology nurse certification.
Knowledge of complications associated with hematologic oncology conditions.
Demonstrated knowledge of immunosuppressive therapies and care of the post‑transplant patient.
Bilingual skills to communicate effectively with patients and families.
Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding, including medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.
Conditions of Employment Applicants must comply with all state and federal conditions of employment, including a background check, live scan, verification of legal right to work in the United States, and completion of required immunizations and safety training. The University of California requires disclosure of any final administrative or judicial misconduct decisions within the past seven years. Special considerations include Child Abuse and Neglect reporting, E‑Verify, and pre‑placement health evaluation.
Equal Opportunity Employer The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC Anti‑Discrimination Policy.
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